**Overview** Transition Manager (TM)/Program Manager (PM): Bowhead seeks a Transition Manager (TM)/Program Manager to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Program Manager Special Programs (PMSP) contract located at Fort Belvoir, VA.USSOCOM PMSP is responsible for conducting Research, Development, Acquisition, and Sustainment of a broad spectrum of military capabilities and systems. The TM/PM will manage all activity during the contract transition from the incumbent and then continue supporting the contract during the execution phase. **Responsibilities** During the Contract Transition Term, this person shall be responsible for: + The planning and oversight of all activities necessary for the assumption of services, staffing, work-in-progress, and management stand-up functions from the incumbent. + Ensuring contract transition requirements from the incumbent are identified, scheduled, negotiated, and completed during the specified Contract Transition Term. + Ensuring Contractor personnel are in place with required facility and IT systems access, artifacts, workflow and administrative process knowledge. During Contract Execution, this person shall be responsible for: + Management of all aspects of the contract to include personnel management and quality of contract deliverables. + Regularly communicating with the KO and COR to ensure that contract terms, objectives, and requirements are being adhered to. + Regularly reporting status to the COR and Contracting Officer at periodic meetings, emails, telecons, and thru Monthly Status Reports (MSRs). + Accurately tracking and reporting on contract cost, schedule, and performance, and rectifying issues at the direction of the KO and COR. + Proactively managing risk and rectifying issues in a timely manner as they arise. + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications** + Experience in senior position involved in a contract transition for a private sector company managing the transition of professional service contracts is required. This experience must include a large-scale transition of no less than 100 personnel within the DoD or equivalent with Government agencies. The Government understands that TM roles are temporary in nature, but this person's resume must clearly demonstrate that the proposed TM/PPM was a key member of a large-scale transition team, not just a participant. + Eight (8) years managerial experience within Special Operations Forces (SOF) organizations. + Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, or DAWIA Level III Certification in Program Management Desired (All Required Qualifications plus): + Demonstrated experience as a named Transition Manager (TM) for a private sector company managing the transition of professional service contracts. This experience must include a large-scale transition of no less than 100 personnel within the DoD or equivalent with Government agencies. The TM shall have demonstrated experience leading the planning, submission, and execution of Transition Phase-In Plans and Transition Phase-Out plans of a similar scale. + Ten (10) years managerial experience within Special Operations Forces (SOF) organizations. + Demonstrated experience applying SOF Acquisition and Capability Development processes. + A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) or Management. Physical Demands: + Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds + Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time + Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract. \#LI-JS1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ . The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **ID** _2026-25013_ **Category** _Information Technology_ **Location : Location** _US-VA-Fort Belvoir_ **Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_ **Travel Requirement** _N/A_